Air Fryer Roasted Whole Beets in Foil
If you like vegetables that taste naturally sweet with just the right amount of earthiness, Air Fryer Roasted Whole Beets in Foil is a recipe to keep on repeat.
Ingredients
- 4 medium beets
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Give the beets a good rinse to remove any dirt, then trim the greens, leaving about one inch of the stems attached. Keeping a little bit of stem helps prevent too much bleeding during cooking.
- Tear a piece of foil large enough to wrap each beet completely. Alternatively, you can wrap a few similarly sized beets together instead of wrapping them individually.
- Place the beet in the center, drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle on some salt, and wrap tightly so no steam escapes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the foil-wrapped beets into the basket in a single layer, leaving space for air to circulate.
- Roast for 50-75 minutes, depending on the size of the beets.
- Carefully open one foil packet and test with a fork or skewer. If it slides in easily, the beets are ready. If there’s resistance, keep roasting for another 5–10 minutes.
- Let the beets cool until you can handle them. Use a paper towel or your hands (gloves help with staining) to slip off the skins.
- Slice, cut into wedges, cube, or leave them whole, depending on how you plan to serve them.
Notes
- Try to roast beets of similar size so they finish cooking at the same time.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket; air needs to circulate for even roasting.
- For less mess, wear kitchen gloves when peeling red beets. But don't worry if your hands get red while peeling. They go off quickly after a couple of hand washes!
- Roast extra for the week; they store well and save time later.
- Golden beets are less messy and just as delicious.